Prayers for Homeschool Moms [Paperback]

Michele Howe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003

"Michele Howe has not left one stone unturned in this vast compilation of life stories and prayers from moms in the homeschool community. In Prayers for Homeschool Moms, Mrs. Howe guides us from the surface tensions of our lives into the inner sanctum of prayer and hope, reminding us that we are never alone."
—Susan Card, author, The Homeschool Journey

"Michele Howe presents realistic struggles and scenarios home educators can relate to all too well, then takes them by the hand and leads them to the ideal response: intimate dialogue with Jesus. Prepare to be challenged, convicted, comforted— even contemplative— as you pray the prayers of a homeschool mom."
—Ann Kroeker, author, The Contemplative Mom: Restoring Rich Relationship with God in the Midst of Motherhood

"In my twenty-one years of homeschooling, I have talked with all the moms Michele has written about! Veterans and beginners will not only find themselves in Prayers for Homeschooling Moms but will also find encouragement to water their souls."
—Jessica Hulcy, coauthor of KONOS Curriculum, national
speaker, and homeschooling mom

"Amazingly, Howe addresses every single issue that confronts homeschooling mothers today: each apprehension and thrill, each struggle and triumph. There is a prayer for all of us in this book."
—Kristyn Komarnicki, editor, PRISM Magazine, and homeschooling mother of three boys

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Prayers for Homeschooling Moms" is a unique work of art in the realm of homeschooling materials because it paints a picture that is true to real life homeschooling. In the midst of brief vignettes, we find heartfelt prayers being lifted to the Father and our hearts are strengthened and encouraged for the tasks in our own homes. Michele Howe has an amazing ability to penetrate to the heart of the issue that so manyof us face in our homeschooling endeavors, and her prayers give wings to our own concerns - bringing them to the proper place - the throne of God.--Diana Waring
author of Reaping the Harvest and Beyond Survival

Review

"Prayers for Homeschooling Moms is a unique work of art in the realm of homeschooling materials because it paints a picture that is true to real life homeschooling. In the midst of brief vignettes, we find heartfelt prayers being lifted to the Father and our hearts are strengthened and encouraged for the tasks in our own homes. Michele Howe has an amazing ability to penetrate to the heart of the issue that so many of us face in our homeschooling endeavors, and her prayers give wings to our own concerns - bringing them to the proper place— the throne of God."
— Diana Waring, author, Reaping the Harvest and Beyond Survival

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078796557X
• ISBN-13: 978-0787965570
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,316,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michele Howe is a reviewer for Publishers Weekly, FaithfulReader.com, Retailers + Resources, Foreword Magazine, TeenReads.com, KidReads.com, among many others national and international publications. She has published over 1300 reviews/articles and has been featured on numerous radio shows across the country speaking on topics such as parenting and a diverse range of women's health issues. Her work has been published in MORE, FIRST for Women, Good Housekeeping, SheKnows.com, BettyConfidential, HelloWorld, Christianity Today, Discipleship Journal, Midwest Living, Parentlife, Fullfill, Christian Single, Single Parent Family, Focus on the Family, and Connections. She also does copywriting and manuscript reviewing for several publishing houses including New Growth Press.

Michele is the author of eleven books for women. Her book, "Going It Alone: Meeting the Challenges of Being a Single Mom" (Hendrickson Publishers), provided hope and practical helps for single moms new to parenting solo. She has also authored "Pilgrim Prayers for Single Mothers" (Pilgrim Press) and a third book of helps for single mothers titled, "Successful Single Moms" (Pilgrim Press.) In addition to these resources for single mothers, Michele wrote four separate titles combining real life stories with inspirational prayer retreats. These titles published by (Jossey-Bass) include: "Prayers for Homeschooling Moms," "Prayers to Nourish a Woman's Heart," "Prayers of Comfort and Strength" and "Prayers for New and Expecting Moms."

Her newest books include a follow-up resource to "Going It Alone" titled, "Still Going It Alone: Mothering with Faith and Finesse Once the Children Have Grown" (Hendrickson Publishers) and "Burdens Do a Body Good: Meeting Life's Challenges with Strength and Soul" co-authored with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Christopher A. Foetisch (Hendrickson Publishers). Just published, "Prescription for Life: Making Meaningful Choices, Building a Healthy Life" also co-authored with Dr. Foetisch and upon which Michele bases her new weekly radio health segment of the same name.

In addition to her article and books writing, Michele writes a weekly women's lifestyle and single parenting column at Bizymoms and contributes to the health column on BlissfullyDomestic.com. She is also featured in the new Single & Parenting Resource Video Series as a parenting expert. In line with her passion for working with single parents, Michele's resources offer encouragement to women of all ages by challenging them to exercise their combination of strengths, skills, and life wisdom in pursuit of a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Recognizing that life is often difficult, women can learn how to recognize (and find solace in) significant life-markers and by so doing, acquire the strength to embrace their daily challenges.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, February 2, 2004

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This review is from: Prayers for Homeschool Moms (Paperback)

I couldn't live without this book. This is the best book I have purchased in years. The short stories, the prayer, the bible verse; it all hits home. Everyday, I can't wait to rest for one hour, open this book and get refreshed. Finally, someone who understands us homeschool moms and what we go through. God bless Ms. Howe.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encouragement and Support for the Homeschool Journey, November 12, 2004

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prayers for Homeschool Moms (Paperback)

Author and mother Michele Howe and her husband have homeschooled each of their four children. Her experience as a homeschool mom shines through in this wonderful prayer resource. The book is filled with stories, scripture passages, devotional prayers and inspirational quotations. Homeschooling moms will find this an excellent addition to their devotional and prayer libraries, written by a mom who understands the absolute importance of a commitment to an active prayer life in the homeschooling process.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will want to read it again!!!, July 30, 2003

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Renee Drees (Waterville, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prayers for Homeschool Moms (Paperback)

Do you find yourself wanting to pray to the Father, but lacking
the vocabulary to express what is on your heart? This book contains 52 short stories that each homeschooling mother can easily relate to and laugh with! After each story is a genuine prayer that you will treasure. I highly recommend this ENCOURAGING book!